Tonguettoos

Permanent Lingual Ink is In Vogue

There are literally thousands of possible designs for a tattoo, and it seems as though people are always finding new places to put them. The new trend in the world of tattoos is to get permanent ink on your tongue.

The most popular designs for tongue tattoos are moons and stars, tribal and Celtic designs, and patterns that cover the tongue entirely. Although I suspect that some of the tattoos in the gallery may be the product of digital manipulation, the effect of seeing these images is just the same.

Lingual Tattoos
The trend in permanent tongue tattoos opens up opportunity for innovation in tattooing designs, equipment, and aftercare products.
Innovative Body Art
Lingual tattoos demonstrate a desire for innovative and unique body art, which can inspire new trends in tattooing as an art form.
Self-expression
The popularity of lingual tattoos reflects a continuing trend of self-expression through creative and unconventional means.

Who This Affects Most

Tattoo Industry
The tattoo industry can take advantage of the rising trend of lingual tattoos by innovating in designs, techniques, and safety standards for this specific type of tattoo.
Cosmetics Industry
The cosmetics industry can leverage the trend towards lingual tattoos in creating new products that cater to the needs of lingual tattoo aftercare and maintenance.
Fashion Industry
The fashion industry can incorporate lingual tattoos as a new element of self-expression and style for the youth and young adults.
SCORE
6.0 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 94%
Activity 79%
Freshness 8%

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